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 NSW failed Lismore flood victims: report

NSW failed Lismore flood victims: report

November 03, 2022 03:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Local and state authorities failed to protect at-risk Lismore residents - the elderly, disabled and pregnant - from record-breaking floods, a new report says.

 Vic election overshadowed by crash claims

Vic election overshadowed by crash claims

November 03, 2022 03:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Daniel Andrews has batted away questions on the campaign trail after the victim of a 2013 crash cast doubt on the Labor leader's version of events.

 Funding to assist more violence survivors

Funding to assist more violence survivors

November 03, 2022 03:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The government has announced additional funding for safe places for women and children leaving violent situations, but the Greens say it is not close to enough.

 Budget pressures piling up: Treasury boss

Budget pressures piling up: Treasury boss

November 03, 2022 03:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The federal budget faces many challenges - such as climate change - that need to be handled skilfully or risk degrading quality of life, the Treasury boss says.

 Coal and gas 'natural ally' of renewables

Coal and gas 'natural ally' of renewables

November 03, 2022 03:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia's resources minister has described coal and gas as a "natural ally" of renewable energy and essential to powering mining and economic change.

 Court hearing dates for Hillsong founder

Court hearing dates for Hillsong founder

November 03, 2022 03:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The founder of global megachurch Hillsong who resigned in March will face a three-week hearing next month, accused of covering up the sins of his father.

 Victorian rain eases, river threat remains

Victorian rain eases, river threat remains

November 03, 2022 03:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A temporary reprieve in rainfall is providing time for recovery in some Victorian towns, but the flood threat in Australia's southeast is far from over.

 Olympian endured lonely youth, lawyer says

Olympian endured lonely youth, lawyer says

November 03, 2022 03:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Ex-Olympic swimmer Scott Andrew Miller's lonely upbringing led him to import millions of dollars worth of drugs, a court has heard.

 Tassal shareholders back foreign takeover

Tassal shareholders back foreign takeover

November 03, 2022 02:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Shareholders of Australia's largest salmon producer Tassal have voted in favour of a takeover by Canadian company Cooke Aquaculture.

 Tow truck driver spared over Hawi's death

Tow truck driver spared over Hawi's death

November 03, 2022 02:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A tow truck driver has been sentenced to a community penalty over concealing information about bikie boss Mick Hawi's murder.

 Native food potential mapped across Aust

Native food potential mapped across Aust

November 03, 2022 02:49 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The mapping of Australia's entire landscape to show where more than 170 native foods grow best can help grow commercial production, researchers say.

 Pfizer workers walk off job amid dispute

Pfizer workers walk off job amid dispute

November 03, 2022 02:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A pay dispute between COVID-19 vaccine maker Pfizer and dozens of its employees has resulted in a mass job walkout in Melbourne.

 Victorian batting prodigy unfazed by hype

Victorian batting prodigy unfazed by hype

November 03, 2022 02:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Victoria's rising star Ashley Chandrasinghe is not setting any timeline on debuting for Australia after a composed Sheffield Shield century on debut.

 Turnbull backs in gas price cap calls

Turnbull backs in gas price cap calls

November 03, 2022 02:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has lent his support for proposals for export controls on gas, as the Labor government weighs up action.

 Buy-now-pay-later, fast cash sector warned

Buy-now-pay-later, fast cash sector warned

November 03, 2022 02:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The corporate regulator has warned it's keeping a close eye on lending products being offered to consumers in the tougher economic environment for households.

 Fornaroli refused to play: Glory coach

Fornaroli refused to play: Glory coach

November 03, 2022 02:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Perth Glory coach Ruben Zadkovich says he doesn't want an ageing star like Daniel Sturridge or Bruno Fornaroli spearheading the club's rebuild.

 Worrying trend closing 'the wrong gap'

Worrying trend closing 'the wrong gap'

November 03, 2022 02:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The female prison system is increasingly expensive and ineffective with the rate of incarcerated women growing faster than men, a new report has found.

 Ancient practice helping to heal Kimberley

Ancient practice helping to heal Kimberley

November 03, 2022 02:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Traditional healing methods are bringing comfort to people struggling with physical and mental health issues in Western Australia's far north.

 SA Murray flooding to last longer

SA Murray flooding to last longer

November 03, 2022 02:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The latest forecast for flows down the Murray River in South Australia suggests the high water event will last longer than first expected.

 Disgust and hurt at Rolfe's racist texts

Disgust and hurt at Rolfe's racist texts

November 03, 2022 02:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Northern Territory Indigenous police officer said he was hurt and disgusted by racist texts found on the phone of fellow officer Zachary Rolfe.

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